/* ==========================================================================
   EDGEWATER ASSOCIATES, LLC - PRESTIGE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Executive Search & Philanthropic Advisory
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --color-navy-darkest: #060e1d;
  --color-navy-dark: #0a172e;
  --color-navy-primary: #0f2244;
  --color-navy-light: #162f5d;
  --color-navy-surface: #1e3a6e;
  
  --color-gold-light: #f3df9b;
  --color-gold-primary: #d4af37;
  --color-gold-deep: #b3861b;
  --color-gold-hover: #e5c358;
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbe8a6 0%, #d4af37 50%, #ad8018 100%);
  --gradient-gold-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04) 100%);

  --color-bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --color-bg-white: #ffffff;
  --color-card-light: #ffffff;
  
  --color-text-dark: #0f172a;
  --color-text-muted: #475569;
  --color-text-light: #f8fafc;
  --color-text-light-muted: #94a3b8;
  
  --color-border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --color-border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --color-border-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --shadow-navy: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.35);

  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* Base Resets */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: inherit;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.gold-gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP PRIORITY BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.pulse-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0); }
}

.top-text strong {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.top-phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-phone-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.divider {
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.top-cta-text {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.top-cta-text:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  background: rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.brand-crest {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-names {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-main {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.brand-tag {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION LINKS & INTERACTIVE PILLS
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.98);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.65), 0 1px 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Micro-Affordance Dot: Visually signals clickable jump anchor */
.nav-link::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hover State: Glowing Executive Pill */
.nav-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.45), 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.nav-link:hover::before {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-gold-primary);
  transform: scale(1.4);
}

/* Active Section State: Scrollspy & Selected */
.nav-link.active {
  color: #fbe8a6;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 100%);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active::before {
  background: #fbe8a6;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #fbe8a6, 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8);
  transform: scale(1.4);
}

.nav-link:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-phone-compact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-phone-compact:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #ffffff;
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e2be4c 50%, #b88b1b 100%);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-primary);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-xl {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-nav-cta {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
}

.hero-backdrop-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  filter: brightness(0.55) saturate(1.15);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 40%, rgba(15, 34, 68, 0.72) 0%, rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.88) 85%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-text-block {
  max-width: 1060px;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.badge-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.hero-description strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-key-metrics {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.metric-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 160px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.metric-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTORS RIBBON
   ========================================================================== */
.sectors-ribbon {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}

.sectors-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sectors-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.sectors-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sector-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.sector-tag svg {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.sector-tag:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS GENERAL
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark-contrast {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section-light {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.section-dark-contrast .section-subtitle,
.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE PROBLEM / THE 18-MONTH CRISIS
   ========================================================================== */
.crisis-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.crisis-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.crisis-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.crisis-icon-wrapper {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.crisis-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.crisis-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.crisis-stat {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.crisis-stat strong {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

/* Comparison Banner */
.comparison-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1.15fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.comparison-col {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.comparison-traditional h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.comparison-traditional ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.comparison-traditional li {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.comparison-vs {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.comparison-edgewater {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
}

.badge-recommended {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.comparison-edgewater h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.comparison-edgewater ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.comparison-edgewater li {
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.comparison-edgewater strong {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COST OF VACANCY CALCULATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.section-calculator {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy-darkest) 0%, #0d1e3d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.calculator-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
}

.calculator-controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.calc-input-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.calc-label-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.calc-label-row label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.calc-val-display {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Range input styling */
input[type="range"] {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  outline: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.range-labels {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.calculator-results {
  background: rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.calc-results-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.calc-results-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.calc-tag-alert {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ef4444;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.results-big-number {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.result-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.result-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.result-subtext {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.results-breakdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.breakdown-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem;
}

.bb-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.bb-val {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.calc-cta-box {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.calc-cta-box p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES & ADVANTAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(330px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.highlight-card {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffdf7 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.service-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.service-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(15, 34, 68, 0.05);
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.highlight-card .service-icon {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

.service-type-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.badge-exclusive {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.service-features li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.service-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ROLES WE PLACE
   ========================================================================== */
.roles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.role-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.role-box:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.role-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.role-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   METHODOLOGY / TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.timeline-step {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-step:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-marker {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.step-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.step-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER SECTION (BRIAN)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-founder {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.founder-card-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.founder-image-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.founder-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.founder-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.founder-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.exp-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.exp-txt {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.founder-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.founder-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  background: #fdfaf2;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-bio-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.founder-creds-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.cred-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cred-item strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.cred-item span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.founder-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Founder LinkedIn Card */
.founder-linkedin-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.founder-linkedin-card:hover {
  border-color: #0a66c2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.15);
}

.flc-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.flc-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #0a66c2;
}

.flc-online-dot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1px;
  right: 1px;
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  background: #10b981;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.flc-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.flc-name-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.flc-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.flc-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0a66c2;
  background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.08);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.flc-headline {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.flc-connect-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #0a66c2;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.flc-connect-btn:hover {
  background: #004182;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Founder Header Pill & Subtitles */
.founder-header-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.founder-social-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0a66c2;
  background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.founder-social-pill:hover {
  background: #0a66c2;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.founder-subtitle-tag {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Legacy Testimonial Box removed - see unified definition at end of file */

.ft-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ft-quote-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #0a66c2;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.ft-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ft-meta strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.ft-meta span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.ft-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Institutional Tags */
.institutional-tags-row {
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.it-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.it-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.it-badge {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
   ========================================================================== */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.article-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-cat {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

.article-readtime {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.article-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.article-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.btn-read-article {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-read-article:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DUAL INTAKE PORTAL
   ========================================================================== */
.section-portal {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a172e 0%, #060e1d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.portal-card-container {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
}

.portal-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.portal-sub {
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.portal-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.35rem;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.tab-content {
  display: none;
}

.tab-content.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.form-intro-banner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.fib-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.fib-call-btn {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.fib-call-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.fib-actions-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fib-cal-btn {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-deep);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.fib-cal-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.portal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.form-group select option {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.form-submit-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.accordion-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.accordion-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.75rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.acc-chevron {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1;
}

.accordion-item.active .acc-chevron {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.accordion-panel {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-panel {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.section-cta-banner {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #142a54 0%, #081329 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.cta-banner-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-banner-sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-banner-btns {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 5rem;
}

.footer-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col-brand {
  max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-direct-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.fdc-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.fdc-row a {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links li a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* SOC 2 Footer Badges */
.footer-soc2-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(15, 34, 68, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-soc2-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.soc2-icon-wrap {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.soc2-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.soc2-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.soc2-title-row strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.soc2-pulse-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #34d399;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.soc2-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.soc2-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

.footer-soc2-inline-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #34d399;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL DIALOGS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  padding: 3rem;
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.modal-article-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.modal-article-content .modal-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.modal-article-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-article-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATION
   ========================================================================== */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 2500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.toast {
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  animation: slideInRight 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MIDWEST INSTITUTIONAL HERITAGE RIBBON
   ========================================================================== */
.heritage-ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #071021 0%, #0a172e 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.heritage-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.heritage-intro {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.heritage-badges-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.heritage-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.heritage-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hb-crest {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #060e1d;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hb-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hb-info strong {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hb-info span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE SEARCH MODEL COMPARISON HUB
   ========================================================================== */
.model-comparison-hub {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.4);
}

.mch-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mch-header-text {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.mch-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.mch-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mch-toggle-controls {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mch-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mch-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #060e1d;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.mch-badge-rec {
  background: #060e1d;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mch-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mch-cards-grid.mode-edgewater {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mch-cards-grid.mode-edgewater #mch-card-trad {
  display: none !important;
}

.mch-cards-grid.mode-edgewater #mch-card-edge {
  display: flex !important;
}

.mch-cards-grid.mode-traditional {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mch-cards-grid.mode-traditional #mch-card-edge {
  display: none !important;
}

.mch-cards-grid.mode-traditional #mch-card-trad {
  display: flex !important;
}

.mch-cards-grid.mode-both #mch-card-trad,
.mch-cards-grid.mode-both #mch-card-edge {
  display: flex !important;
}

.mch-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mch-card-traditional {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mch-card-edgewater {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}

.mch-card-top {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mch-firm-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.mch-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mch-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mch-feature-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.mch-feat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mch-feat-val {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.text-danger { color: #f87171 !important; }
.text-green { color: #34d49a !important; }

.mch-card-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.quote-gold {
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER TESTIMONIALS GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

/* Legacy founder-testimonial-box block removed - unified high-contrast styles at end of file */

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER DIRECT DESK FLOATING BADGE
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-floating-badge {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 1900;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.7), 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  max-width: 380px;
  animation: slideUpFade 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

@keyframes slideUpFade {
  from { transform: translateY(30px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.ffb-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  right: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px;
}

.ffb-close-btn:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ffb-avatar-box {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ffb-headshot {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ffb-status-dot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  right: 2px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: #10b981;
  border: 2px solid #060e1d;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite;
}

.ffb-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.ffb-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.ffb-title-row strong {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.ffb-live-tag {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: #10b981;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.ffb-tagline {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.ffb-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.ffb-btn {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ffb-call {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #060e1d;
}

.ffb-call:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.ffb-book {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.ffb-book:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1220px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-links {
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.6rem;
    gap: 0.3rem;
  }
  .nav-link::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .brand-main {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .timeline-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .founder-card-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .founder-image-col {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .calculator-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .comparison-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .comparison-vs {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .footer-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
    max-width: 100vw;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .toast-container {
    top: 64px;
    right: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 24px);
  }

  .top-announcement-bar {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .top-bar-content {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .top-bar-right {
    display: none;
  }

  .site-header {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100vw;
    overflow: visible !important;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  .nav-container {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    gap: 0.55rem;
    min-width: 0;
    flex-shrink: 1;
  }

  .brand-crest {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .brand-main {
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }

  .brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  }

  .brand-tag {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 0.45rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .btn-phone-compact {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .btn-nav-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.4rem;
    z-index: 1001;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #ffffff;
    margin: 5px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transform-origin: center;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  }

  .main-navigation {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.9);
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .main-navigation.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }

  .nav-link::before {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
  }

  .nav-link::after {
    content: '→';
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    margin-left: auto;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }

  .nav-link:hover::after,
  .nav-link.active::after {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  .nav-link.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 100%);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    color: #fbe8a6;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  }

  .hero-key-metrics {
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .metric-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Crisis Grid Mobile Containment */
  .crisis-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .crisis-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Comparison Banner Mobile Container Fixes */
  .comparison-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .comparison-col {
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .comparison-edgewater {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .comparison-vs {
    margin: 0.5rem auto !important;
  }

  /* Cost of Vacancy Calculator Mobile Responsive Fixes */
  .calculator-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem !important;
    gap: 1.75rem !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .calculator-controls {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .calc-input-group {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .calc-label-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .calc-label-row label {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  .calc-val-display {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem !important;
    align-self: flex-start !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  }

  /* Sliders: Constrain completely inside card */
  input[type="range"] {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0.25rem 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .range-labels {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    gap: 0.25rem !important;
  }

  .range-labels span {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }

  .calculator-results {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .results-big-number .result-number {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.75rem) !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
  }

  .results-breakdown-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .calc-cta-box .btn {
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  /* Services Grid Mobile Containment */
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Roles Grid Mobile Containment */
  .roles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .role-box {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Timeline Grid Mobile Containment */
  .timeline-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .timeline-step {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Founder Section Mobile Containment */
  .founder-creds-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    padding: 1.25rem 0 !important;
  }

  .founder-info-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .founder-linkedin-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
    padding: 1rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .flc-connect-btn {
    align-self: stretch !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Articles Grid Mobile Containment */
  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .article-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Intake Portal Mobile Containment */
  .portal-card-container {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.15rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .portal-tabs {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    width: 100%;
  }

  .tab-btn {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .form-intro-banner {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    padding: 1rem !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .fib-actions-group {
    width: 100% !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .fib-cal-btn, .fib-call-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .form-submit-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .form-submit-row .btn,
  .form-submit-row .btn-xl {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .form-privacy-note {
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .footer-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .modal-dialog {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
    width: calc(100vw - 24px);
    max-width: 100vw;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Heritage Ribbon Responsive */
  .heritage-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .heritage-intro {
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .heritage-badges-list {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .heritage-badge {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.65rem);
    min-width: 135px;
  }

  /* Model Comparison Hub Responsive */
  .model-comparison-hub {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
  }

  .mch-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .mch-toggle-controls {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .mch-tab-btn {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .mch-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .mch-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  }

  /* Founder Testimonials Grid Responsive */
  .founder-testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  /* Founder Floating Desk Responsive */
  .founder-floating-badge {
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 24px);
    width: auto;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .ffb-tagline {
    display: none;
  }

  .ffb-headshot {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .ffb-actions {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .ffb-btn {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.55rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .heritage-badge {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .founder-floating-badge {
    bottom: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 16px);
  }

  .ffb-btn {
    padding: 0.28rem 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STREAMLINED EXECUTIVE LAYOUT STYLES (SIMPLIFY MODE)
   ========================================================================== */
.advantage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.advantage-card {
  background: rgba(15, 34, 68, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.advantage-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  background: rgba(15, 34, 68, 0.9);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.adv-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.advantage-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.advantage-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.adv-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.sectors-grid-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.sector-item-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sector-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.sic-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.bg-gold-tint { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15); color: var(--color-gold-deep); }
.bg-blue-tint { background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.15); color: #0a66c2; }
.bg-green-tint { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15); color: #059669; }
.bg-purple-tint { background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15); color: #7c3aed; }

.sector-item-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sector-item-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  background: rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.contact-info-panel h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-info-panel p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.direct-contact-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.dci-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dci-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.dci-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dci-row strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.dci-row span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.calendar-callout-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.calendar-callout-box strong {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.calendar-callout-box p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: #060e1d;
}

.contact-form-panel {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-form-panel .form-group label {
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-form-panel input,
.contact-form-panel select,
.contact-form-panel textarea {
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.contact-form-panel input:focus,
.contact-form-panel select:focus,
.contact-form-panel textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  background: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .advantage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sectors-grid-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .contact-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 550px) {
  .sectors-grid-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE HIGH-CONTRAST FOUNDER QUOTE CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-quote-carousel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a172e 0%, #0f2244 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.founder-quote-carousel:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.35), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.fqc-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.fqc-slides-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.fqc-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.5s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.fqc-slide.active {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.fqc-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.fqc-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.fqc-author {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.fqc-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #060e1d;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.fqc-dots-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.fqc-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.fqc-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.fqc-dot.active {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transform: scale(1.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .founder-quote-carousel {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem 1rem;
  }
  .fqc-quote-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER TESTIMONIAL / VERIFIED ENDORSEMENT CARD (HIGH CONTRAST)
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-testimonial-box {
  background: #fdfbf7;
  border: 1.5px solid #d5c399;
  border-left: 6px solid #b8860b;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.85rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.07);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.founder-testimonial-box:hover {
  border-color: #b8860b;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 23, 46, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ft-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.ft-initials {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #0a172e;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.ft-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.ft-name-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ft-meta strong {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #0a172e;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.ft-verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #e0f2fe;
  border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
  color: #0369a1;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.ft-meta span {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.ft-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0a172e !important;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .founder-testimonial-box {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  }
  .ft-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
}